[ad_1] The “complex environment of pedestrians, vehicle traffic, diverse road infrastructure and tall glass buildings” in that area of the metropolis will pose a “challenging setting in which to demonstrate the capabilities” of the autonomous tech, Toyota said. The automaker will open up applications from members of the public who’d like to hitch a ride […]
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Sonar drone helps find a WWII Japanese aircraft carrier
[ad_1] The search process was familiar, but arguably more necessary than ever given the scale of the project. An autonomous underwater drone (AUV) searched with preset criteria for up to 20 hours at a time, returning with data that could hint at ships or other unusual features. After that, a remotely operated vehicle dives down […]
Japan will help NASA build a space station near the Moon
[ad_1] According to The Japan Times, the Asian country will “offer technical cooperation for the construction” of the Lunar Gateway, which will serve as temporary home and office for astronauts in lunar orbit. In particular, Japan will provide life-support system devices, air-conditioning equipment and batteries, among other things. However, the publication says the committee withheld […]
Sony's self-driving 'Sociable Cart' delivers mixed-reality inside, ads outside
[ad_1] Sony's Sociable Cart SC-1 — the autonomous vehicle-cum-party bus designed for theme parks and golf courses — has finally landed. Launching in Japan's Kanucha Bay Resort in Nago City, and the Botanical Garden in Okinawa City, the pilot scheme kicks… [ad_2] Source link
Toyota’s e-Palette will transport athletes during the 2020 Olympics
[ad_1] Each of the vehicles will travel through the athletes’ village at a leisurely 12 miles per hour along a designated loop. As an SAE Level 4-capable autonomous vehicle, the e-Palette will be able to navigate the area all on its own. However, a safety attendant will be onboard each vehicle to ensure nothing goes […]
Starbucks Japan wants customers to pay for coffee with pens
[ad_1] Starbucks Touch: The Pen — that’s the item’s official name — joins the other products in the line, including a small NFC-enabled purse called “The Hug” and a phone case. It’s coming out in Japan on September 25th and will set buyers back 4,000 yen (around US$40), which comes with a 1,000 yen consumable […]
Intel is hosting an Olympics-sanctioned esports tournament in 2020
[ad_1] The final championship tournament — the Intel World Open — will be held on June 22-24th in Tokyo. Similar to the Olympics, players will play on teams that represent their nations. A total of 12 nations will be pre-selected to form national teams. Beginning in March, national qualifiers will determine the best four players […]
Nintendo will launch a Disney-themed Switch in Japan
[ad_1] If you’re unfamiliar, Tsum Tsum is a line of Disney figures and toys that feature beloved characters in a more kawaii design. They’re often found in gacha vending machines, conveniently at the same eye-level as your young children, for maximum pester power. But, since they are gacha, there’s always the risk that you’ll wind […]
Toyota’s 2020 Olympics robots will include a javelin-carrying cart
[ad_1] Most of the other bots were already known, such as the Human Support Robot (for guiding people to their seats), the Delivery Support Robot (drinks and other orders) and the T-HR3 humanoid robot (remote interactions with athletes). However, there will be one more Olympics-specific bot. The Mascot Robot in Miraitowa and Someity variants (you’re […]
Japan reportedly pushes ‘international network for cryptocurrency payments’
[ad_1] As governments around the world try to figure out how to deal with everything from Bitcoin to Facebook’s Libra, Japan has usually been a step or two ahead in dealing with cryptocurrency. Bitcoin has been a legal form of payment there since 2017 and it’s begun issuing licenses for exchanges. Now Reuters reports, based […]